Congrats to Dr. Tomasz Grzywa on receiving the Young Investigator Postdoctoral Fellowship from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Dr. Tomasz Grzywa has been awarded the Young Investigator Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)- a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding research and dedication.

This prestigious fellowship will support Dr. Grzywa’s innovative work on vaccine booster tumor microenvironment-restricted multi-antigen targeting CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric high-grade gliomas, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat childhood brain cancers. His research has the potential to reshape how we approach immunotherapy for these devastating tumors, offering new hope for young patients and their families.

Behind this breakthrough is a story of persistence. Dr. Grzywa has spent countless long nights in the lab, driven by a passion to push the boundaries of science and make a tangible difference. This fellowship not only acknowledges his remarkable efforts but also fuels his mission to keep advancing pediatric cancer research.

About Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Founded in 2005 in honor of Alexandra “Alex” Scott, a young girl who started a lemonade stand to raise money to cure childhood cancer, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has grown into one of the leading organizations funding pediatric cancer research in the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to changing the lives of children with cancer by funding impactful research, supporting families, and raising awareness.

Dr. Grzywa’s work is a shining example of what ALSF strives to support: bold ideas, meaningful progress, and passionate scientists working to find cures.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tomasz Grzywa on this incredible achievement and in celebrating the power of perseverance, purpose, and partnership in the fight against childhood cancer.